Instructions #1

You can paint the final product any color or you can leave it unpainted. We recommend Silver or Black.

Materials Needed

You will need basic household tools to complete this project

1. Your existing TV. (A 14" Flat screen TV is shown)
2. The Fresnel Lens that was mailed to you.
3. Duct Tape or similar strength tape.
4. Razor Knife, Scissors, or a sharp kitchen knife. (to cut the cardboard)
5. Pencil or Pen.
6. Ruler, or tape measure.
7. Straight edge, ruler, or square. (To cut on a straight line)
8. Cardboard. (Thin plywood can be used instead of cardboard)
9. Black Spray Paint.

Step #1

Take a tape measure or ruler and measure the outer length and width of your TV. Not the screen size, but the entire TV.

Step #2

Now you will cut four sides to construct the outer box. First mark out on your cardboard or wood the TV Width of 18". Then mark out one with the TV height of 18"(note your dimensions may be different depending on your TV size). Cut one of each (width and height) and use them as a pattern to cut out the other two. Use the diagrams for a visual aid.

Step #3

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• Now you will take the four pieces from step two to create the outer box (top, bottom, left, and right)

• Tape each seem with one long piece of duct tape as shown.

  • Picture #1 - Shows a 3D diagram of the constructed and taped outer box. The thick black lines represent were the tape goes.

  • Picture #2 - Lay the tape out flat on the floor in front of the edge of your piece of cardboard.

  • Picture #3 - Lift the cardboard up, set it down covering half of the tape. Make sure the tape sticks all down the entire cardboard.

  • Picture #4 - Shows the seem with two pieces of cardboard. Make sure it's a tight seem by placing the cardboard edges snug against each other. The pull the tape up while you stick it on the second piece of cardboard, thus making a very tight seem.

  • Picture #5 - Shows the completed box where all four seems are taped.

  Tip: Place tape along both the inner and outer edges of the seem to make a stronger box!

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Step #4

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Picture #4

Now we will make the inner box (focusing box). The inner box will be almost identical to the outer except slightly smaller and will fit inside the outer box snugly.

• First we will cut four pieces as we did on the outer box. We will also cut a front pieces which will house the lens.

1. Picture #1 & 2 - Cut two pieces 15" in depth by the width of your TV minus 1/4" (This is so I can fit inside the outer box).

2. Picture #1 & 2 - Now cut two pieces 15" in depth by the height of your TV minus 1/4".

3. Picture #1 & 3 - We will also cut a front piece which is the width of your TV by the height of your TV.

4. Picture #3 - Once you cut the front piece, you will need to cut the center hole which will be covered by the lens. Trace from the corners using a ruler (Red Lines) to locate the center. Then place the provided magnifying lens in the center of the cardboard and trace around it using a pen or pencil (dotted lines). Now trace out a square 1/4" smaller on each side from the dotted line (center solid line). This is so the center cut out is slightly smaller than the lens size. The center cutout will be approx. 6.5" in height by 9.5" in width. Cut out the center of the cardboard using this line.

5. Picture #4 - Now we will mount the lens on the front cutout. Mount it on the outside of the cardboard (side away from TV) using duct tape. Make sure the smooth side faces away from your TV and the rigid side toward your TV.

6. Picture #5 & 6 - Now we will finish constructing our inner box using all five sides (four side pieces and one front piece). Construct it using duct tape just as you did on the outer box. It will look exactly the same as the outer box except it will have a front piece and be slightly smaller.

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Picture #6

Step #5

Now we will place the inner box inside of the outer box and we are about ready to start viewing!

• This step is pretty straight forward. Simply slide the inner box inside the outer box as shown and place your TV in the back. It should all fit snugly.

• Now to focus it, you will slide the inner box closer or further from your TV depending on your situation.

• Unless you have a professional switch the picture yoke (see troubleshooting), you will have to flip your TV upside down. If done carefully, it will not damage your TV. If discoloration occurs, consult the troubleshooting guide.

Step #6 (optional)

Focusing Your Projector

To focus your projector start within one foot of your wall or screen. Slowly move the entire works away from your wall. Typically 4-10 feet from your wall is used for best viewing. Remember try small adjustments to clearly focus your projector.